Manufacturing Industry
Computer Associates.(Brief Article)
Purchasing, December, 2000
Computer Associates has shifted from an enterprise license model to a subscription license model. Now, customers may determine the length and dollar value of their software license and vary their software mix as their business and technology needs change. They also will be able to use a variety, of software products of their choice during contracted periods and within fixed dollar values.
The move is said to help eliminate the back-end located nature of the business where most license agreements are concluded in the final days of quarter. Now, customers may flexibly define the length and the dollar value of their contracts, with discounts determined by both parameters. The new contacts will be supported by a simpler and shorter license agreement, helping to...
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